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“I started photography more or less by accident when I was already 27. I was taken on as an assistant by a photographer who was a friend of a friend and I very quickly understood the potential of expression in photography.”

Quote by Peter Lindbergh

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Peter Lindbergh

Peter Lindbergh is a renowned photographer known for his unique style and significant contributions to fashion photography. His work is characterized by simplicity, elegance, and a modern sensibility, influencing the entire field of photography. more

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“In liberal society we claim that freedom of speech is sacred and therefore has an absolute character. But we know (or should know) that "free speech" inhabits a structured space: not only is "hate speech" legally forbidden in liberal societies, but there are also laws protecting the circulation of copyrighted material, and the reproduction of trademarks and patents without explicit permission.”

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